Psalms 140:10
“Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.”

What does Psalms 140:10 mean?
The Bible verse Psalms 140:10 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again." This verse comes from a psalm of David, in which he pleads to God for deliverance from his…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Refiner's Fire: Understanding Judgment and Mercy in Psalms 140:10
In Psalms 140:10, David cries out to the Lord, saying, "Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again." This verse, though steeped in a cry for judgment against the wicked, invites us into a deeper contemplation of…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Divine Justice and Deliverance
Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of my heart, I come before You with a heavy spirit, echoing the words of Your servant in Psalms 140:10 where it is written, "Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again." I…
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